Markham R. McKnight, of Baton Rouge, La., president of BancorpSouth Insurance Services Inc., was named the new chairman of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.

Mr. McKnight, head of BancorpSouth Insurance Services since 2005, was selected for the post during a general membership meeting held with the 95th annual Insurance Leadership Forum held in Henderson, Nev.

Mr. McKnight took office at the conclusion of the conference, succeeding George A. “Shad” Steadman III, president and chief operating officer of Rutherfoord of Roanoke, Va.

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